A few years ago, following the first season of AMC's Mad Men, I dressed up as Betty for Halloween. I bought an elegant, form-fitting dress and set my hair in pin-up worthy curls. I finished the look with bright red lipstick. read more

Did you guys watch last night's episode of Mad Men? I have to be honest -- I didn't find it to be particularly thrilling compared to the rest of the season, so far. There were no jaw-dropping fashion moments or scandalous sex scenes, but there were plenty of Betty moments. And in every scene, she was scowling. Which made me think...when was the last time we saw Betty smile? read more

If you felt Betty Draper's absence in the season premiere of Mad Men this week, I've got something that'll hold you over until January Jones reappears: A how-to for her retro waves from the Mad Men Hair Department Head Stylist Terrie V. Owen. read more